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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.88, 441.40 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.88, 441.40 and 179.98 is: 248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.88 : 441.40 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.88/441.40 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.88x = 441.40 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.88x = 79,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,443.17/319.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.35

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